Kelly Kisio has pulled off some lopsided trades during his time with the Calgary Hitmen.

But the 11th-year GM might have outdone himself at last January's trade deadline.

Kisio, who was eventually selected as the WHL's top executive, was the envy of the league when he was able to get the circuit's top sniper, Joel Broda, from the Moose Jaw Warriors.

It was a rental, sure. But just getting the 53-goal triggerman for the playoff push was a huge move.

Now, seven months later, the Hitmen are dreaming about possibly having the overage forward back for a full season.

Not even Kisio thought it possible.

"With the goals he had put up, we hoped he would continue to do that for us," Kisio said. "And then, the next season, you fly by the seat of your pants."

Broda did exactly what was expected of him, leading the team with 24 points in the post-season.

But the Washington Capitals, who selected Broda in the fifth round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, have yet to sign the young prospect.

"I've talked to (the Capitals' management)," Kisio said. "They think he's a very good prospect, but their farm team is very solid. They won the American League last year, so they're very deep.

"I think a lot of where he ends up has to do with what kind of training camp he has with Washington."

Kisio and new coach Mike Williamson can only sit and wait -- and perhaps drool -- at the thought of what could be.

How about a line of 100-plus-point man Brandon Kozun, Eastern Conference Final MVP Kris Foucault and ... Broda?

"That would be Willy's call," Kisio said of his bench boss' line combinations. "But yeah, that would be a dangerous line."

Apart from Broda, there's plenty of other players Kisio is eager to see take the ice when training camp kicks off this week.

"There's a few guys who I want to see what they did over the summer," Kisio said. "(Tyler) Fiddler, (Chase) Schaber up front and (Eric) Bonsor, (Matt) Mackenzie and (Austin) Madaisky on the back end. I want to see how much work they did over the summer and how they've progressed."

With the likes of WHL MVP Brett Sonne moving on to the pro ranks and co-captain Kyle Bortis graduating, there is definitely an offensive void to be filled.

And while a little-used sophomore can't be expected to fill those massive skates, MacKenzie Royer might be that guy down the line.

Kisio said the opportunity is there for the talented forward, if he wants it.

"It's up to him," Kisio said. "As a 16-year-old, you get your ice-time in spots. But he's as skilled as anyone in our lineup. He'll slot himself by whatever work he's done over the summer and what he does at training camp."